A Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop Original
Rusalka – A Paper Theatre by María Gordon
Specifications
A Romeo and Juliet tale between the sea and the earth. Should a Water Nymph fall in love with a human? A melancholic love story inspired by the water sprites of Slavic mythology and best known as the opera by Dvořák.
María Gordon has created this highly decorative paper theatre to cut out and make for Benjamin Pollock’s Toyshop cleverly telling the story in two reversible scenes with Rusalka as a paper doll with a folk dress to transform into a human when on land.
Printed on off-set litho in London, this newly commissioned work comes in a branded decorative folder. 7 prints to construct the theatre come with an illustrated booklet containing the synopsis and full instructions.
Immerse yourself in the story of Rusalka by making this paper theatre by Marìa Gordon. Experience María’s artwork come alive in three dimensions as you bring her imaginative world to life with your own hands.
- Illustrator
- María Gordon
- Assembled HxWxD
- 36.5x29x11cm
- Flat packed HxWxD cm
- A4 folder containing 7 sheets and A5 booklet
- Materials
- 300gsm card prints in folder printed on off-set litho
- Country of Origin
- Designed & Printed in the UK
- Age Suitability
- 12 years +
About María Gordon
Maria Gordon creates silent stories about creatures and landscapes from other worlds, who come to be companions. Inspired by the Cantabrian grey sea and beech forests of her childhood, Maria’s work blends dreams, memories, nature and spirit folklore.
